During the election of 1800, Jefferson ran for the Democratic-Republic party. His philosophy on government had always been to have a strict interpretation of the Constitution along with the strong belief in state rights over a strong central government that his opposing Federalist party wanted. His beliefs on a frugal and limited government, reduced army and navy, and the repeal of taxes were all issues that helped maintain his philosophy of government as well as alter it.

One way Thomas Jefferson was able to keep his beliefs in tact was by the repealing of the excise tax. Jefferson’s view on the excise tax of whiskey (Doc A) was that it was an infernal one and will break apart the Union. This excise tax on whiskey had already caused much trouble during the time of George Washington’s presidency. When Alexander Hamilton first established the tax, farmers in Pennsylvania were not happy. The result was the Whiskey Rebellion. Outraged by the tax they had to pay on whiskey, a group of people in Pennsylvania formed a rebellion to prevent from having to pay any tax collectors. George Washington and his men were able to stop the rebellion quickly and prove to colonists the power of the federal government. Another way Thomas Jefferson portrayed his values as an anti-federalists was his opposition to a National Bank. He thought that all the powers that were not reserved for the federal government in the Constitution were reserved to the States (Doc G). Despite what his opinion was, Alexander Hamilton succeeded in the creation of a National Bank for the better of America’s economy.

Jefferson supported his ideas of a Republic government with the creation of the Kentucky Resolutions (Doc A). In order to get rid of the Alien and Sedition Acts that, pro federalist, John Adams created, Jefferson developed these resolutions to restore self-government to each state itself. The Compact Theory was the main basis for the Kentucky Resolutions....

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Document-Based Question #3
British rule over its American colonies was selfish and unfair. They were over three thousand miles away, ruling from afar. Britain used the colonies to get ahead economically and didn’t care what happened to the colonies. They taxed the colonists and passed laws that the colonists believed infringed on their human rights of freedom. Many people believe that the Revolutionary War was a result of social and political differences and controversies. However, the root of the problem was imbalanced economic disagreements and disputes.
The British used the colonies to better their own market. They made the colonies send them raw materials, which they manufactured into finished goods. This is called mercantilism. Specifically mercantilism is severe governmental laws over the economy through laws intended to secure a buildup of gold, gain a favorable balance of trade, and the establishment of foreign trading monopolies. Overall this economy was a way for the British to use the colonists selfishly and not have to give anything in return.
One way the colonist tried to get around England’s unfair laws was importing goods illegally. They smuggled in finished products that were a lot less expensive because they didn’t have to pay the taxes imposed on them by the British. When the King found out about this act of rebellion he took it to Parliament with a new law. During the French and Indian War the British created a...

...Conflicts Between Great Britain and the North American Colonies
During the 18th century, many conflicts arose between Great Britain and the North American colonies. These conflicts are eventually what led to the American Revolution. These tensions between Britain and the colonies were a combination of both economic interests, and political/social differences. Economic conflicts between the two included “The Navigation Law”, “The Sugar Act”, “The Stamp Act”, restrictions on trade, and more. Political and social differences included “The Quartering Act”, “The Intolerable Acts”, and “The Declaration of Rights” just to name a few.
Around the 1760’s and 70’s, colonists believed that the British were violating their rights with the “Writs of Assistance”. In a speech about the Writs of Assistance, James Otis said, “[The] writ... being general, is illegal. It is a power that places the liberty of every man in the hands of every petty officer.” (Document A.) The colonists did not appreciate the writs being forced on them, because they believed their rights were being infringed upon by allowing British officers to search whomever they wanted to. Another unjust law was the “Quartering Act” which required certain colonies to provide food and quarters for British troops. Thee colonies disagreed with these laws that were being forced upon them and argued that they violated their rights.This was a clear political difference between the two. This shows the beginning of tensions...

... Although American consumers had to pay a higher price for
European goods, sectionalism developed amongst certain states to protest against such tariff.
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Politically, the Era
During the “Era of Good Feelings” the government was lead by one political party, the
Democratic­Republicans. Because there was no tension or disagreements between any parties,
this caused union between the nation, which lead to the emerge of nationalism. Nationalism was
expressed through: cultural, economic and foreign policies. Because of the War of 1812, the
Democratic­Republicans were greatly strengthened by their victory. As a result, James Madison,
seeked for internal improvements to improve the country.
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Outline:
I.
Economic
Document A: John Randolph, 1816
Document information:
• Duties favor manufacturers
• Congress should regulate commerce, not levy duties
• Farmers in poverty
• Manufacturers getting wealthy
Document inferences:
• questions powers of Congress
• sectional differences based on economic interests
A. Sectional Economic Differences
B. Tariffs (1816/1824)
C. Bank Issue
II.
Political
Document D: McCullough v. Maryland, 1819
Document information:
• state of Maryland considers Constitution an instrument of the states (or subject to state power)
• Maryland argues that central government power is subject to state
Document inferences:
• Ruling is by John Marshall ...

...﻿Jade Gallo 9/30/14
A.P. U.S. History 240-01
1993 DBQ
In the 17th century, all of the 13 colonies in America were under British rule and shared the same religion, culture, language, and origin. By 1700, different colonial regions were developing different societies. Motivational, economical, and political differences between the New England and Chesapeake regions allowed their colonies to grow into the two distinct societies that they became.
The motivations of the New England colonies were mainly religious. Two newly-found groups in England, the Puritans and Separatists, wanted to be able to practice their own religions in peace. So, they got a charter from the king and sailed for the New World, landing in Massachusetts and eventually establishing religious toleration throughout the New England colonies. This was unlike the Chesapeake colonies, which were mainly founded for wealth and profit by individual landowners. On a ship to Virginia in 1635, the future colonists were mostly male landowners in hopes of becoming wealthy. (Document C) They had no intentions of establishing communities and were focused on agriculture and cultivating the lands. In New England, they were more focused on forming a strong united...

...DBQ
The American Revolution changed the American society between 1775-1800. The areas in the American society that were changed were economical, political, and social. ways. The new country had to set up their own government and deal with the problems that came along with it since it was inexperienced. That brought problems between the society and political side. Native Americans and women had their own concerns and opinions. Therefore, the American Revolution changed the American Society. ‘
The American economic system was greatly changed between the 1775-1800.
Eli Whitney had a huge impact on the United States becoming a more modern nation. In 1794, Whitney created the cotton gin. It was created to speed up the process of picking the seed from the cotton fibers. After the cotton gin was created, farmers were able to grow more of it, and harvest in more abundant amounts making it more affordable and the number one cash crop. Farmers were also able to process the cotton without as many slaves, giving them more money to buy land. Although the cotton gin being created only helped the economic system for a short period of time, it influenced the United States to change the industries, therefore the American Revolution greatly changed the economic system.
The American Revolution changed the American society politically between 1775-1800.
Politically, when America first separated itself from Britain, the founders attempted to form it to have the...

...During the Washington, Adams, and Jefferson administrations (from 1776 to 1807) neutrality was America’s main foreign policy. In determining that neutrality was the overall focus of American diplomacy, one must assess the deviations from, as well as the success, of neutrality. Neutrality was originally implemented by George Washington in order to maintain the young country’s best interests. However, lapses in neutrality occurred when the government was forced to favor one foreign power, either Great Britain or France, through treaties. Furthermore, commercial interests ultimately drove America’s decisions and thus influenced the effectiveness of neutrality. Despite such lapses in success, America’s number one foreign policy remained neutrality.
Political leaders found involvement in European affairs to be irrelevant and detrimental to the young nation, thus neutrality was the primary focus of America. George Washington was a strong supporter of neutrality despite his highly opinionated cabinet (Hamilton was pro-British and Jefferson pro-French). In 1793, in response to King Louis XVI’s beheading in the French Revolution, Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality which stated that America would “adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent Powers...” (D). Washington opted to remain neutral in order to avoid conflict with Britain and France, refusing to side with either one. Furthermore, Washington emphasized the necessity of neutrality in...

...The years 1776 to 1787 are often considered to be the most important and fateful when compared to all other epochs of American History: the now self-proclaimed Americans, having rebelled against royal authority, needed to develop a new system of government in order to survive. To accomplish such a feat, they needed a basis on which to establish this new authority. Established in autumn of 1777 and fully ratified in 1781, the Articles of Confederation was just this. These documents, at best a primitive constitution, were formed to be the basis of the federal government. While correctly serving as such, the Articles of Confederation subjected the United States to a series of problems in both domestic and foreign respects. Increasing in adversity with each aching year, these documents only brought about one good effect: they showed the Americans that a weak and disorganized government like the one during the Articles’ reign could never work.
Regarding structure, the Articles of Confederation, or simply Articles, were relatively ‘bare-bones’ when compared to the complex constitutions and declarations of government other countries had. It laid out a simple and ultimately primitive government: the power of the government was to lie solely in Congress, a group of delegates from all states. It was to be Congress and only Congress to create laws and run most of the government. This concept did not work well in practice: Congress, the only branch of the government, was weak and...

...﻿The Protestant Reformation in England led the Puritans to immigrate to America. Also, Old England was going through a hard economic time. Many were poor and unemployed, and this caused English men to seek a better life in the new world. The Spanish exploration, led by Christopher Columbus, led the way for other European countries to follow to the new world. The eastern coast of North America was colonized by English men of the same background and origin, but by the 1700s, the New England and Chesapeake regions have developed into two distinct nations.
The two regions were founded for very different reasons. New England was founded for religious reasons because the Puritans were seeking religious freedom. Puritans came to America as families with the intention of staying, and they colonized New England (Doc B). Five separatists who broke from the Anglican Church founded Plymouth. Since the Puritans were seeking religious freedom, their motto was, “We shall be that city upon a hill.” Connecticut was colonized by enthusiastic Puritans who wanted a closer relationship between the government and the church. Rhode Island was also founded for religious freedoms by Roger Williams who protested against the Puritans strict tolerations for freedom of worship (Doc A). The Chesapeake region was founded solely for economic reasons, and young single males were coming to find gold and get rich, without the intention of staying for long (Doc C). The health of the people was also...